Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Essaouira
Morocco — December 21, 2026
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Essaouira
19:56:26
Africa/Casablanca
GMT / UTC
18:56:26
Etc/UTC
Mecca
21:56:26
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi)
Chinese festival celebrating the winter solstice with family gatherings and tangyuan.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Essaouira Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- Timezone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Population
- 85,137
- Coordinates
- 31.5125, -9.77
Sun Times Today in Essaouira
Sunrise
06:58
Solar Noon
13:36
Sunset
20:15
Golden Hour
19:42
Daylight
13h 17m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Essaouira
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:30 |
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Dhuhr | 13:36 |
| Asr | 17:15 |
| Maghrib | 20:15 |
| Isha | 21:37 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
21.0°C
Low
9.0°C
Condition
Cloudy
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Essaouira?
- Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Essaouira falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Essaouira in?
- Essaouira is in the Africa/Casablanca timezone.